Year 1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

The Year 1 Class Teacher needs to:

• Be a fully qualified teacher with Key Stage 1 training and experience (be registered with the TSC).
  
• Have experience of working in British curriculum schools.
  
• Be able to build good relationships with pupils, parents and families.
  
• Be able to build good relationships with colleagues.
  
• Be able to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment.
  
• Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable.
  
• Be pro-active as a part of The Banda School staff team and possess the desire to be fully involved in all aspects of life in a leading preparatory school.
  
• Be punctual and use preparation time appropriately.
  
• Be a good communicator with adults and children.
  
• Show good organisational skills.
  
• Show a competent level of written English.
  
• Be able to use ICT in teaching. Familiarity with using interactive screens and iPads is an advantage.
  
• Present a clean Police Clearance Certificate or International Certificate of Child Protection (ICPC).
  
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils.
  
• Keep up to date with educational developments in UK.
  

• Engage in continuous professional self-reflection in order to enhance and refine classroom teaching strategies.
  
• Make appropriate educational provision for pupils with learning difficulties and those with
  
• English as an additional language (EAL), working in collaboration with The Banda’s Learning Development Centre.
  
• To create a secure, happy and stimulating environment, maintaining the highest standards or organisation and discipline.
  
• To work closely with colleagues in providing long and medium term plans
  
• Ensure that the School’s aims and objectives regarding curriculum, equal opportunities and behaviour are integrated and promoted within all aspects of daily classroom organisation and practice.
  
• To be committed to the school’s Continuing Professional Development programme.
  
• To play an active role in the general life of the school.
  
• To undertake required duties and attend regular staff meetings and INSETs.
  
• To assist, where necessary, in co-curricular sporting, dramatic and musical events and activities.
  
• Organise and lead educational field trips, ensuring pupils participate in a safe and secure manner and that all school policies are strictly followed.
  
• To ensure confidentiality concerning pupils, parents, colleagues and school business.
  
• To maintain professional levels of conduct and adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct for staff.